Kongregate names $10m mobile fund developers:
Synapse Games, RedPoint Labs and Making Fun among the chosen
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
A Promising New Game Console Called Ouya Has An Unexpected Enemy
A Promising New Game Console Called Ouya Has An Unexpected Enemy:
The makers of the Ouya game console want to disrupt the game console sector with a $99 price point--hundreds less than conventional new machines--and a freemium business model. Not only that, but a completely open development platform, too. If successful, it could bring sweeping changes to a stagnating sector. However they are not the only outsider with designs on console gaming, as Apple has been taking a measured approach to entering the competition.
The makers of the Ouya game console want to disrupt the game console sector with a $99 price point--hundreds less than conventional new machines--and a freemium business model. Not only that, but a completely open development platform, too. If successful, it could bring sweeping changes to a stagnating sector. However they are not the only outsider with designs on console gaming, as Apple has been taking a measured approach to entering the competition.
Rift Editorial: Hitting Its Stride in F2P
Rift Editorial: Hitting Its Stride in F2P:
It seems an eon ago that Rift first came out. Of course, we are speaking about Internet Land and the fact that the passage of a week seems an eternity as well. Still, it’s hard to believe that Trion Worlds’ inaugural title is already two years old and counting. Many of us who are rabid MMO players watched eagerly as Rift came down the path to release and pre-ordered our copy of the game and ponied up for the monthly subscription.
It seems an eon ago that Rift first came out. Of course, we are speaking about Internet Land and the fact that the passage of a week seems an eternity as well. Still, it’s hard to believe that Trion Worlds’ inaugural title is already two years old and counting. Many of us who are rabid MMO players watched eagerly as Rift came down the path to release and pre-ordered our copy of the game and ponied up for the monthly subscription.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Column: Five Good Things
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Column: Five Good Things:
We have had a couple of weekends of Beta 3 activity and we are free to talk about and share images from the tests. Beta3 has us returning to Limsa Lominsa and Ul'Dah as well as the Gridania from earlier stages. We are, therefore, seeing much of the launch content, at least through the mid-30 levels of a 50 level game.
We have had a couple of weekends of Beta 3 activity and we are free to talk about and share images from the tests. Beta3 has us returning to Limsa Lominsa and Ul'Dah as well as the Gridania from earlier stages. We are, therefore, seeing much of the launch content, at least through the mid-30 levels of a 50 level game.
Steam's Fresh Batch of Greenlit Games Includes "Minecraft with Guns"
Steam's Fresh Batch of Greenlit Games Includes "Minecraft with Guns":
Of course, Guncraft is just one of the eight games (and three software titles) the community approved for Steam-driven distribution last week. We've got a jungle
Of course, Guncraft is just one of the eight games (and three software titles) the community approved for Steam-driven distribution last week. We've got a jungle
Minecraft 1.6 'Horse Update' released, change-log detailed
Minecraft 1.6 'Horse Update' released, change-log detailed:
Minecraft's 1.6 update, dubbed the "Horse Update," is now officially available for download in the new...
Minecraft's 1.6 update, dubbed the "Horse Update," is now officially available for download in the new...
Making successful kids' games for the iOS App Store
Making successful kids' games for the iOS App Store:
With Apple set to launch a "kids' games" category with iOS 7 this autumn, it's time to seriously consider what it takes to make one a success on the App Store. ...
With Apple set to launch a "kids' games" category with iOS 7 this autumn, it's time to seriously consider what it takes to make one a success on the App Store. ...
Blog: Keeping your players engaged
Blog: Keeping your players engaged:
There are efficient and inefficient ways to keep players coming back. This post looks at different methods -- and their pros and cons. ...
There are efficient and inefficient ways to keep players coming back. This post looks at different methods -- and their pros and cons. ...
Xbox One: "The buck stopped with Mattrick"
Xbox One: "The buck stopped with Mattrick":
Analysts weigh in on the strange timing of Don Mattrick's departure and how the move to a "troubled" company like Zynga is "unfathomable"
Analysts weigh in on the strange timing of Don Mattrick's departure and how the move to a "troubled" company like Zynga is "unfathomable"
Amidst criticisms, LittleBigPlanet now 8 million community levels strong
Amidst criticisms, LittleBigPlanet now 8 million community levels strong:
LittleBigPlanet now encompasses more than 8 million community levels, the game's community coordinator Steven Isbell...
LittleBigPlanet now encompasses more than 8 million community levels, the game's community coordinator Steven Isbell...
TSW Monthly Update Teases Issue #7 Content | Ten Ton Hammer
TSW Monthly Update Teases Issue #7 Content | Ten Ton Hammer:
Creative Director Joel Bylos delivers his June update for The Secret World with a preview of Issue #7 and the first anniversary event.
Creative Director Joel Bylos delivers his June update for The Secret World with a preview of Issue #7 and the first anniversary event.
One Of The World's Best Modders Is Making His Own Game
One Of The World's Best Modders Is Making His Own Game:
In the Total War community, Darthmod occupies a place behind only developers Creative Assembly themselves. For years, his comprehensive (and easy to
In the Total War community, Darthmod occupies a place behind only developers Creative Assembly themselves. For years, his comprehensive (and easy to
Xbox SmartGlass downloaded over 17 million times
Xbox SmartGlass downloaded over 17 million times:
During Microsoft's BUILD 2013 conference, Microsoft bragged about some of the numbers for their Xbox...
During Microsoft's BUILD 2013 conference, Microsoft bragged about some of the numbers for their Xbox...
Xbox One devs can get a "head start" with Windows 8
Xbox One devs can get a "head start" with Windows 8:
Microsoft hints that Windows 8 apps may run on the Xbox One
Microsoft hints that Windows 8 apps may run on the Xbox One
Monster Hunter Online Frontier G2 New Trailer
Monster Hunter Online Frontier G2 New Trailer:
Capcom's Monster Hunter Frontier G will be getting a massive update, with a game rebranding to G2. Monster Hunter Frontier G2 will release in Japan on July
Capcom's Monster Hunter Frontier G will be getting a massive update, with a game rebranding to G2. Monster Hunter Frontier G2 will release in Japan on July
Layton Brothers: Mystery Room Review
Layton Brothers: Mystery Room Review:
Layton Brothers: Mystery Room puts players in the gumshoes of Lucy Baker, the newest deputy constable at London's New Scotland Yard Serious Crime
Layton Brothers: Mystery Room puts players in the gumshoes of Lucy Baker, the newest deputy constable at London's New Scotland Yard Serious Crime
League of Evil 3 Review
League of Evil 3 Review:
Just because you work in a high-tech laboratory and wear a prestigious lab coat, that doesn't make you any smarter than me. The League of Evil series has
Just because you work in a high-tech laboratory and wear a prestigious lab coat, that doesn't make you any smarter than me. The League of Evil series has
Android, Led By Samsung, Continues To Storm The Smartphone Market, Pushing A Global 70% Market Share
Android, Led By Samsung, Continues To Storm The Smartphone Market, Pushing A Global 70% Market Share:
Google is grappling with an ongoing antitrust case in Europe over its online search business, and if its rivals have anything to do with it, that might extend into Google’s power in the mobile sphere, too. Figures out today from Kantar Worldpanel may not help Google’s case very much. The analysts say that in the last three months, Google-powered smartphones, running Android, accounted for more than 70% of sales in the region’s five biggest markets of Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain — part of a wider, global trend of Android continuing to consolidate its leadership position in smartphones. And the secondary story here is that much of this success is being led by Samsung, which now accounts for nearly half of all smartphones sold in the region.
Google is grappling with an ongoing antitrust case in Europe over its online search business, and if its rivals have anything to do with it, that might extend into Google’s power in the mobile sphere, too. Figures out today from Kantar Worldpanel may not help Google’s case very much. The analysts say that in the last three months, Google-powered smartphones, running Android, accounted for more than 70% of sales in the region’s five biggest markets of Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain — part of a wider, global trend of Android continuing to consolidate its leadership position in smartphones. And the secondary story here is that much of this success is being led by Samsung, which now accounts for nearly half of all smartphones sold in the region.
Games Masters Will Release ARGO In Europe
Games Masters Will Release ARGO In Europe:
Today at the International Trade Show for Gamers (ITS GAME 2013), Korean gaming portal, Mgames has signed contract with European publisher
Today at the International Trade Show for Gamers (ITS GAME 2013), Korean gaming portal, Mgames has signed contract with European publisher
Perfect World Announced New Classes for Holy King
Perfect World Announced New Classes for Holy King:
Holy King is a newly announced action MMORPG based on a popular novel from Perfect World China. One of the most stunning features in Holy King is that
Holy King is a newly announced action MMORPG based on a popular novel from Perfect World China. One of the most stunning features in Holy King is that
Gamers, You Rely On YouTube
Gamers, You Rely On YouTube:
Google has released a report on how gamers use YouTube, and it's pretty interesting!Read more...
Google has released a report on how gamers use YouTube, and it's pretty interesting!Read more...
Makoto Asada leaves Cave
Makoto Asada leaves Cave:
Leaving to pursue next-generation console projects
Leaving to pursue next-generation console projects
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Over a Million Register for Beta
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Over a Million Register for Beta:
Square Enix has announced that over a million potential players have registered for a chance to play the beta, proving that interest in the 'rebirth' of Final Fantasy XIV
Square Enix has announced that over a million potential players have registered for a chance to play the beta, proving that interest in the 'rebirth' of Final Fantasy XIV
Amazon expands GameCircle to all Android Devices
Amazon expands GameCircle to all Android Devices:
Originally designated for use for Kindle Fire devices, Amazon’s game service tool GameCircle, has now been released for all Android devices. The free service
Originally designated for use for Kindle Fire devices, Amazon’s game service tool GameCircle, has now been released for all Android devices. The free service
The Volge Invade Defiance...Again | Ten Ton Hammer
The Volge Invade Defiance...Again | Ten Ton Hammer:
And by again I mean in another spillover from the television show that provide new Emergencies and Pursuits.
And by again I mean in another spillover from the television show that provide new Emergencies and Pursuits.
Jagex lays off Transformers team members
Jagex lays off Transformers team members:
New engine prompts rethink at developer/publisher
New engine prompts rethink at developer/publisher
Player review offers in-depth look at ArcheAge
Player review offers in-depth look at ArcheAge:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, News Items, ArcheAge, Sandbox What's the next best thing to getting your hands on ArcheAge
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, News Items, ArcheAge, Sandbox What's the next best thing to getting your hands on ArcheAge
Contra: Evolution Review
Contra: Evolution Review:
Like a sneeze, Contra: Evolution made an abrupt appearance on the App Store at the start of June. But as quickly as you could say "gesundheit," CocoaChina
Like a sneeze, Contra: Evolution made an abrupt appearance on the App Store at the start of June. But as quickly as you could say "gesundheit," CocoaChina
Video: iOS, Android myths dispelled
Video: iOS, Android myths dispelled:
Google engineer turned Robot Invader CEO Chris Pruett examines the development, critical, and financial results of his iOS and Android releases
Google engineer turned Robot Invader CEO Chris Pruett examines the development, critical, and financial results of his iOS and Android releases
BioShock 2 creative director leaves Take-Two
BioShock 2 creative director leaves Take-Two:
2K Marin's Jordan Thomas departs publisher to establish new two-person studio
2K Marin's Jordan Thomas departs publisher to establish new two-person studio
The New Xbox Boss Is... Steve Ballmer?
The New Xbox Boss Is... Steve Ballmer?:
Former Xbox boss and incoming CEO of Zynga Don Mattrick will not be replaced immediately at Microsoft, according to a memo issued to Microsoft employees
Former Xbox boss and incoming CEO of Zynga Don Mattrick will not be replaced immediately at Microsoft, according to a memo issued to Microsoft employees
Zynga names Xbox exec Don Mattrick as CEO, Pincus shifts role
Zynga names Xbox exec Don Mattrick as CEO, Pincus shifts role:
As it searches for direction, major social game developer Zynga is bringing on Microsoft and Electronic Arts veteran Don Mattrick as CEO, in a surprise move
As it searches for direction, major social game developer Zynga is bringing on Microsoft and Electronic Arts veteran Don Mattrick as CEO, in a surprise move
Not So Massively: LoL comes to Australia, D3 bans botters, and Star Citizen's 24-hour livestream
Not So Massively: LoL comes to Australia, D3 bans botters, and Star Citizen's 24-hour livestream:
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items,
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items,
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